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Edict An edict is a decree or announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism, but it can be under any official authority. Synonyms include dictum and pronouncement. Edict derives from the Latin edictum. In the late 15th century the spelling was edycte and known as meaning a proclamation having the force of law. Notable edicts
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- 1. strong or vehement expression of disapproval. 2. an official reprimand, as by a legislative body or one of its members. 3. to criticize or reproach in a harsh manner. 4. to give censure.cēnsūra censor's office, assessment]. cen′sur•a•ble, adj. cen′sur•er, n. syn: See abuse.ensure-harsh criticism or disapproval. animadversion. condemnation, disapprobation-an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; his uncompromising condemnation of racism.
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approval (plural approvals) 1  An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements. I need to get an approval on this purchase order. 2  An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
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- The Writs of Assistance were documents that enabled British soldiers unfettered access to search Colonial homes and businesses while seizing property. They represented the growing mistrust between the Colonists and the British.
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Edict of Milan Edict of Milan. The Edict of Milan (Italian: Editto di Milano, Latin: Edictum Mediolanense) was the February 313 AD agreement to treat Christians benevolently within the Roman Empire.
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protest Protest. A formal declaration whereby a person expresses a personal objection or disapproval of an act. A written statement, made by a notary, at the request of a holder of a bill or a note that describes the bill or note and declares that on a certain day the instrument was presented for, and refused, payment.
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Shared Flashcard Set What was the Edict of Milan?   Definition: The Edict of Milan was granted by Emperor Constantine the Great in the West and Licinius Augustus in the East in 313 granting religious freedom throughout th…e Roman Empire. In addition, the Edict of Milan ordered the restitution of property confiscated from Christians.
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uprising The definition of an uprising is the action of standing up to authority or government. An example of an uprising is a civil revolution. the action of rising up; specif., an outbreak against a government; revolt. an upward slope or ascent.
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THE EDICTS OF KING ASHOKA The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek.
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Edict(noun) a public command or ordinance by the sovereign power; the proclamation of a law made by an absolute authority, as if by the very act of announcement; a decree; as, the edicts of the Roman emperors; the edicts of the French monarch.
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declaration declaration. n. 1. (Rhetoric) an explicit or emphatic statement. 2. (Rhetoric) a formal statement or announcement; proclamation. 3. (Rhetoric) the act of declaring. 4. (Law) the ruling of a judge or court on a question of law, esp in the chancery division of the High Court.
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mandate Written authorization and/or command by a person, group, or organization (the ' mandator ') to another (the ' mandatary ') to take a certain course of action. Normally revocable until executed, a mandate is automatically terminated on the bankruptcy, incapacitation, removal from office, or death of the mandator.A check, for example, is a mandate issued by a customer of a bank, to pay it as instructed, from a customer's account balance.he North Korean government mandate s that no North Koreans can leave the country without first obtain permission from the government which is difficult to come by.
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ordinance The definition of an ordinance is  a rule or law enacted by local government. A law about parking enacted by local government is an example of an ordinance. 1  YourDictionary definition and usage example. 2  A local law, usually on the municipality level, that, when fully enacted, has the same effect and force as a statute within that municipality.
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Definitions &Translations An insignia (Latin: īnsignia, nominative plural of insignium, emblem, token, symbol), plural insignias, is a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. An insignia is usually the emblem of a specific or general authority.
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MANDATE MANDATE. A judicial command or precept issued by a court or magitrate, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment, sentence or decree.Mandatum or commission, contracts. judicial command or precept issued by a court or magitrate, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment, sentence or decree.Mandatum or commission, contracts.
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Is Anybody Home at HUD? Recent Examples of edict from the Web. 1  Under Donovan’s successor, Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio, HUD embarked on a major initiative toaddress residential segregation by requiring cities and suburbs to do more to live up to the edicts of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: regulation, ordinance(noun) an authoritative rule. rule, regulation(noun) a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior. it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation.
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5 Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Go Down as One of the Least Appreciated Presidents in U.S. History Definition of mandate - an official order or commission to do something, the authority to carry out a policy, regarded as given by the electorate to a par Definition of mandate - an official order or commission to do something, the authority to carry out a policy, regarded as given by the electorate to a par dictionary thesaurus
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edict a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement. 2. any authoritative proclamation or command. Origin of edict.
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- 1 Law. 2  an order from a higher court or official to a lower one: a mandate on remission is a mandate from an appellate court to the lower court, communicating its decision in a case appealed.INK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a mandate is a command to do something. An example of mandate is a state requiring schools to teach a particular curriculum.
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ordinance ordinance. 1  an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command. 2  a public injunction or regulation: a city ordinance against excessive horn blowing. 3  something believed to have been ordained, as by a deity or destiny. 4  Ecclesiastical. an established rite or ceremony. a sacrament. the communion.
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ordinance The definition of an ordinance is a rule or law enacted by local government.A law about parking enacted by local government is an example of an ordinance.he definition of an ordinance is a rule or law enacted by local government.
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ordinance ordinance. 1. Decree or law promulgated by a state or national government without the consent of the legislature, such as for raising revenue through new taxes or mobilization of resources during an emergency or threat.efinitions (2). 1. Decree or law promulgated by a state or national government without the consent of the legislature, such as for raising revenue through new taxes or mobilization of resources during an emergency or threat.
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Temperance (virtue) Temperance is defined as moderation or voluntary self-restraint. It is typically described in terms of what an individual voluntarily refrains from doing.t is generally characterized as the control over excess, and expressed through characteristics such as chastity, modesty, humility, prudence, self-regulation, forgiveness and mercy; each of these involves restraining an excess of some impulse, such as sexual desire, vanity, or anger.
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English Learning Video Tutorials Edicts meaning in Hindi : Get meaning and translation of Edicts in Hindi language with grammar,antonyms,synonyms and sentence usages. Know answer of question : what is meaning of Edicts in Hindi dictionary?
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Diocletian The edict goes on to list in detail over one thousand goods and accompanying retail prices not to be exceeded. Penalties are laid out for various pricing transgressions.